Sunny Vs Bobby Deol: Are the Deol Brothers Set to Take Over Bollywood in 2025?

As the year draws to a close, all eyes are on Sunny and Bobby Deol—two brothers who each have blockbusters lined up for release, stirring major excitement in the industry after a mixed bag of successes earlier in the year.

Bobby Deol: Bollywood’s Next Big Villain?

• 'War 2' & ‘Alpha’:
  Bobby made a strong impression in ‘War 2’ and now fans are eagerly awaiting his next, 'Alpha', where he is set to play a formidable villain.

  • The post-credit scene from ‘War 2’ featuring Bobby’s tattooing scene has fueled curiosity, especially as ‘Alpha’ (also starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh as spies) is slated for a big Christmas 2025 release.

  • With earlier YRF villains like Emraan Hashmi (Tiger 3) and Jr. NTR (War 2) getting lukewarm reception, there's huge potential for Bobby to become the most memorable antagonist in the YRF Spy Universe.

  • If successful, this could establish Bobby Deol as a cornerstone villain across future YRF spy installments, similar to a Marvel-style cinematic universe.

• Career Rebirth:
  Bobby’s role in Animal (December 2023) reignited his career, and ‘Alpha’ could cement his transformation into one of Bollywood’s most in-demand baddies.

Sunny Deol: Action Star to Family Man

• 'Safar':
  After making waves with Jaat this year, Sunny was set to launch his film Safar directly on OTT. However, he has pivoted to a theatrical release for this family drama, recognizing the evolving box office climate where small, content-rich films have outperformed big-budget actioners.

  • The film is expected to hit theatres in November-December, just ahead of ‘Border 2’—the much-anticipated sequel to the iconic war film, with a tentative January 2026 release.

  • This festive-winter window is seen as perfect for Sunny to boost his box office momentum and set the stage for his big war epic.

The Family’s Blockbuster Potential

If Bobby’s Alpha lives up to the hype (especially given his buzz as a villain) and Sunny’s gamble with Safar pays off in the theatres, the Deol brothers could dominate headlines and box office charts by year’s end.

• Why This Year Could Belong to the Deols:

  • Both have high-profile projects hitting screens in the crucial last quarter.

  • Bobby’s comeback arc and experimentations pay off with each new performance.

  • Sunny’s transition from action to heartwarming cinema broadens his audience base before returning with a bang in Border 2.